San Pedro prison (La Paz)

Bolivia / La Paz / La Paz

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San Pedro prison or El penal de San Pedro is the largest prison in La Paz, Bolivia renowned for being a society within itself. Significantly different from most correctional facilities, inmates at San Pedro have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families. The sale of cocaine base to visiting tourists gives those inside a significant income and an unusual amount of freedom within the prison walls. Elected leaders enforce the laws of the community, with stabbings being commonplace. The prison is home to approximately 1,500 inmates, with additional guests staying in the prison hotel.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro_prison

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Coordinates: 16°30'11"S 68°8'4"W

Don Bosco High school 0.4 km
Colegio Instituto Americano 0.5 km
Mirador Killi Killi 1.2 km
Estadio Luis Lastra 1.3 km
Estadio Hernando Siles 1.3 km
"Estación Central" cablecar station (Red Line) 1.7 km
Bus terminal de La Paz 1.8 km
Cervezeria Paceña / Paceña Beer Brewery 1.8 km
"Cementerio" cablecar station (Purple Line) 2 km
Plaza Villarroel 2.5 km

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Don Bosco High school Colegio Instituto Americano Mirador Killi Killi Estadio Luis Lastra Estadio Hernando Siles "Estación Central" cablecar station (Red Line) Bus terminal de La Paz Cervezeria Paceña / Paceña Beer Brewery "Cementerio" cablecar station (Purple Line) Plaza Villarroel